Davis Crane: Omaha, Nebraska

Davis Erection was founded in 1978 by Sherry and Jeff Davis performing structural steel erection and rebar installation. From the onset, their foremost goal was to provide unmatched customer service and the highest quality of work with knowledgeable, experienced craftsmen at a competitive cost. Jeff Davis has stated, “Our success has been consistently hiring quality people, providing them the best tools, equipment and training, and allowing them the opportunity to perform.” This basic philosophy is still adhered
to today.

Throughout the years, Davis Erection has looked to expand in the service industry. Davis recognized the need for short term hoisting of materials in the area. In 1982, the crane service division began with the hiring of Randy Greer. The new division’s mission was to be the best crane service in the Midwest. This offered Davis the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of equipment and enhance its current business. Currently, there are seven offices to cover Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Southwestern Minnesota. There are over 70 cranes in our fleet ranging from 4 tons to 500 tons to meet the needs of our clients.

With the hiring of Larry Keith in 1987, Davis Erection Company was able to pursue larger projects, with complex and demanding critical path schedules. These projects included:

Beta West/The Landmark Center
(I-80)-(I480) Interchange Bridges
University of Nebraska Stadium Scoreboard, Husker Vision and Skyboxes
Strategic Air Command Museum
1st National Bank Boystown Business Park (5 buildings)
Harvey’s and Ameristar Casinos

Davis Erection Company acquired Hughes Steel Erection and Crane Service in 1994. The Sioux City, Iowa, based company was predominantly a pre-engineered metal building erector and a plant maintenance company.

In 1995, Davis Erection Company became an authorized dealer for Terex and Marklift equipment. These dealers gave Davis its first taste of crane sales and services.

In 1996, Davis Erection Company opened an area office in Lincoln, Nebraska,providing the same professional services with qualified personnel and well maintained equipment.

Davis Erection Company also purchased Northwest Steel Erection, a Des Moines, Iowa, based steel erection company in 1996. Northwest Steel serves the central Iowa market, erecting precast concrete and structural steel.

In 1997, two new companies were created, Crane Rental & Rigging and Industrial Equipment Sales & Service. This new formulation added increased flexibility, efficiency and synergy. Crane Rental & Rigging was added to each office and currently has a crane fleet of over seventy cranes.

During 1998, Hughes Steel Erection and Crane Rental & Rigging expanded into the Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This would increase Davis Erection’s presence to Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Also, Davis Erection Company became an authorized dealer for P & H, Manitex, and Aichi Equipment.

In 1999, Crane Sales & Service Division began. Its role is to sell new and used equipment as well as meet the needs of the its clients, including service, preventative maintenance, parts, and training. Crane Sales & Service was awarded the Link-Belt dealership for Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Crane Sales & Service has offices in Omaha and Sioux City. During 2000, Crane Sales & Service expanded by purchasing Finch-Bayless located in Kansas City.

Davis Erection offers a variety of services including, steel and precast erection, industrial machinery moving, rigging, heavy hauling services, pre-engineered metal buildings, and plant maintenance. With offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls, we have a notable presence in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. All of our offices provide the same professional services with qualified personnel and well-maintained equipment.

Davis Erection is proud of its history and with the leadership of current CEO, Jeff Green (2001), we look forward to our future. We our proud of our success, but we recognize the journey has just begun. Our goal and mission for the future is simple “It’s all about being the best”.